This fortnight of CBR events include video games, 2min films, hip hop mashups and Scientology all to the soundtrack of cool 80s synth pop.
Friday, September 2
Sound of the 80s: The Fairlight Revolution, 7:30pm at National Film & Sound Archive
The Fairlight CMI synthesiser has featured in many of your favourite 80s films no doubt. Come and meet the creators in this special Q&A event at the Arc Cinema.
Wednesday, September 7
Thursday, September 8
‘Eight’ Fundraiser Screening + Q&A, 6:30pm at National Film & Sound Archive
Fundraiser for Anxiety Recovery Centre Australia followed by a Q&A with Australian director Peter Blackburn. (Also screening Sep 9)
Friday, September 9
Tahira: Launch Party, 6:30pm at Reload Bar & Games
Canberra game development company, Whale Hammer Games, are launching their first Role Playing Game ‘Tahira’ in the city. Get down to Reload to have a celebrate and play the game.
Secret City Episodes 1 – 3, 7:30pm at ANU Film Group
Foxtel’s acclaimed political thriller series Secret City, which was filmed in Canberra, will be screening over two weeks at the ANU Film Group. Episodes 1 – 3 will be screening Sep 9 and episodes 4-6 will be screening on the following Friday (Sep 16th).
Saturday, Sunday – September 10,11